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Notion
//ˈnəʊʃən// noun, slang
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Noun
- 1 Mental apprehension of whatever may be known, thought, or imagined; idea, concept.
"What hath been generally agreed on, I content myself to assume under the notion of principles."
- 2 (usually plural) small personal articles or clothing or sewing items wordnet
- 3 A sentiment; an opinion.
"The extravagant notion they entertain of themselves."
- 4 a general inclusive concept wordnet
- 5 Sense; mind. obsolete
"Who wrought with them, and all things else that might / To half a soul and to a notion crazed / Say, 'Thus did Banquo.'"
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- 6 a vague idea in which some confidence is placed wordnet
- 7 An invention; an ingenious device; a knickknack. colloquial
"Yankee notions"
- 8 an odd or fanciful or capricious idea wordnet
- 9 Any small article used in sewing and haberdashery, either for attachment to garments or as a tool, such as a button, zipper, or thimble.
- 10 Inclination; intention; predisposition; disposition. colloquial
"I have a notion to do it."
- 11 Pretentiousness or overambition. Ireland, colloquial, in-plural
Etymology
From Latin nōtiō (“a becoming acquainted, a taking cognizance, an examination, an investigation, a conception, idea, notion”), from nōscō (“to know”). Compare French notion. See know.
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